Anatomical Terms Flashcards
Dorsal
Away from the ventral side. Towards the back
Ventral
Toward the stomach.
Anterior
Toward the front end
Posterior
Toward the rear end
Superior
Above another part
Inferior
Below another part
Lateral
Toward the side, away from the midline
Medial
Toward the midline, away from the side
Proximal
Located close to the point of origin or attachment
Distal
Located more distant from the point of origin or attachment
Ipsilateral
On the same side of the body
Contralateral
On the opposite side of the body
Coronal Plane/Frontal Plane
A plane that shows the brain structure from the front
Sagittal Plane
A plane that shows the brain structure from the side
Horizontal Plane/Transverse Plane
A plane that shows the brain structures as seen from above